Daniel Palmer

Previously one of CoinDesk's longest-tenured contributors, and now one of our news editors, Daniel has authored over 750 stories for the site. When not writing or editing, he likes to make ceramics.

Daniel holds small amounts of BTC and ETH (<a href="https://qa.coindesk.com/editorial-policy/">See: Editorial Policy</a>).

Daniel Palmer

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French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at 'Vanguard' of Innovation

Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to benefit agriculture and consumers.

French President Emmanuel Macron

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LinkedIn Founder, Fidelity Latest to Carry Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch'

The latest big names to join the bitcoin payments experiment are financial giant Fidelity Investments and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

Torch image via Shutterstock

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Sony, Fujitsu Aim to Make Educational Data 'Unfalsifiable' With Blockchain

The two Japanese tech giants have partnered for a trial using blockchain to provide educational records that cannot be faked.

Japanese

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Samsung Teases Early Blockchain Partners For Galaxy S10 Phone

South Korean tech giant Samsung looks to have revealed some of the first blockchain partners for its new flagship phone, the Galaxy S10.

Samsung S10 product shot

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US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Bitfinex has announced that 27 of the bitcoins stolen in a major 2016 hack have been returned after they were retrieved by the U.S. government.

Bitfinex

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Hands-On Preview of Samsung's Galaxy S10 Phone Reveals New Crypto Details

A hands-on preview of Samsung's just-unveiled flagship phone, the Galaxy S10, reveals new details of the device's upcoming crypto features.

Samsung S10 product shot

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Brazilian Bank Aims to Raise $15 Million Through Security Token Offering

Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is planning to raise millions of dollars through the offering of a security token tied to property assets.

Sao Paulo

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LA Kings Now Let Fans Verify Merchandise Using a Blockchain App

The U.S. ice hockey team has launched a blockchain-based app allowing fans to ensure their merchandise and memorabilia are the real deal.

LA Kings ice hocky

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Galaxy Digital Backs $15 Million Raise for Crypto Analytics Firm CipherTrace

Blockchain and crypto security firm CipherTrace has raised $15 million in funding from investors including Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital.

Michael Novogratz, founder, CEO and chairman of Galaxy Digital

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Bitmain Announces New, More Efficient 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip

Bitmain Technologies has announced a new 7nm bitcoin mining processor that it says offers a big boost in energy efficiency.

Crypto mining machines. (lmstockwork/Shutterstock)